We strive to improve
the lives of dogs and their people,
one dog and one day at a time!

Don't hesitate to contact us for references.

Want to know even MORE about us? It's easy:

Visit our Blog to learn more about what's happening at Highland Obedience or what's on our mind including training tips, random thoughts, interesting links, cute photos and more!!

Or visit us on Facebook where we encourage our dog loving community to interact, post pictures, videos and whatever else it is that people do on Facebook.

Or visit our channel on YouTube to see class videos, training tips, life on the farm videoes featuring the cows, chickens, horses and who knows who else.

Or visit our photo gallery with lots and lots of dog pictures from our classes and Sunday Social Hours.


Our Mission
Dogs play a central role in many peoples lives, our mission is to:
  • Improve communication and understanding between dogs and their owners so that they can lead happier lives together.
  • Provide community awareness programs to help children and adults understand the responsibilities inherent in our relationship with dogs.
  • Work closely with the staff at the Humane Society & Shelter, SouthCoast to improve the lives of shelter dogs and to increase their adoptability through training.
HOME * SERVICES * ABOUT US * CONTACT US * TESTIMONIALS

Helpful Links for Dog Training and Dog Care

OK, we could spend A LOT of time writing articles.

The problem is, we don't have a lot of time because we are busy training dogs and the people who love them.

Moreover, there are already thousands and thousands of great dog training articles on the web already. So, rather than re-invent the wheel, we provide you here with links to some of the best articles we have been able to find on the internet. No two dog trainers do everything exactly the same way, so if an article says something different than what we said in class or two different articles don't agree EXACTLY, don't be surprised. Try out different techniques and see what works best for you.

(If you are determined to read our own ramblings, you can check out our blog.)
  • General Resources.
    • A fantastic resource for ALL training topics is Dogstar Daily with extensive excerpts from Dr. Ian Dunbar's books. You can download Dr. Dunbar's complete puppy training books for free. This is a GREAT resource. They also have loads of excellent training videos.
    • Another great resource is Diamonds in the Ruff
  • A variety of dog training tips and resources from Patricia McConnell. She is one of the best writers on dog issues in the United States today. We love her books and recommend them enthusiastically. If you read no other dog book, read "On the Other End of the Leash". This is a wonderful book that will help you understand your dog's behavior and remove some of the mystery in how to communicate with your canine housemate.
Special Topics

  • Gentling and Handling for Puppies
    • If your puppy is handled and gentled from an early age your veterinarians and groomers will always be grateful to you.

  • Taking the edge off of Nervous or Aggressive dogs. We believe strongly that a behavioral plan should be firmly in place for every dog with anxiety or aggression issues. However, there are times when adjunct therapies might improve your progress. Always check with your veterinarian first - but here are some good articles on OTC therapies that have some good history.